We invite you to join us for a very special opportunity at Maitripa College!
Beginning the first Sunday in October, Yangsi Rinpoche (supported by other teachers when needed) will guide us through the Lamrim: the stages of the path to enlightenment, which is the classic presentation of the graduated steps of the path to enlightenment and the foundation of all spiritual practice according to the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to receive an introduction to this classic framework from a recognized master of the tradition! No registration or prerequisites necessary, all are invited to attend.
Lam-rim Course Schedule October 6, 2019-May 31, 2020
(Sundays 11:00am – 12:30pm)
Sunday, October 6: Class 1
What is “Enlightenment” Anyway? Motivation for Learning the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim)
Sunday, October 13: Class 2
The Greatest Goodness is a Peaceful Mind. Atisha, The Greatness of the Teaching
Sunday, October 20: Class 3
The Upside-Down Pot. How to Listen to and Explain the Teachings
Sunday, October 27: Class 4
A Virtuous Friend. Relying on the Teacher
Sunday, November 3: Class 5
Sitting Still. The Meditation Session
Sunday, November 10: Class 6
It’s Not Zoning Out. Refuting Misconceptions About Meditation
Sunday, November 17: Class 7
Lucky to be Here. A Human Life of Leisure and Opportunity
Sunday, December 1: Class 8
Locating Oneself on the Path. The Three Types of Persons
Sunday, January 26: Class 9
The Only Certain Thing. Mindfulness of Death
Sunday, February 2: Class 10
Looking Ahead. Reflecting on Your Future Life
Sunday, February 16: Class 11
Protection in the Storm. The Practice of Refuge
Sunday, February 23: Class 12
Protection in the Storm. Refuge Precepts and Taking Refuge
Sunday, March 1: Class 13
Reap What You Sow. Karma: Part 1
Sunday, March 15: Class 14
Reap What You Sow. Karma: Part 2
Sunday, April 5: Class 15
A Starting Point. The Attitude of a Person of Small Capacity
Sunday, April 12: Class 16
The Basis of Everything. Cultivating Ethical Behavior
Sunday, May 3: Class 17
Like Honey on the Razor’s Edge. The Origin of Suffering and The Twelve Links of Dependent-Arising: Part 1
Sunday, May 10: Class 18
Like Honey on the Razor’s Edge. The Origin of Suffering and The Twelve Links of Dependent-Arising: Part 2
Sunday, May 24: Class 19
Definite Emergence: Liberation! The Medium Scope
Sunday, May 31: Class 20
Ascertaining the Nature of the Path: The Nature of the Three Trainings
In Fall, 2020 this course will conclude with three months of Sunday classes on the Great Scope according to the lamrim.
